It is, indeed, a privilege for me to play a role in this constitution-making process.

Now, however, a locally written constitution, if adopted by the people of the Virgin Islands, will be the capstone of local self-government.

I take great pleasure in signing into law House Joint Resolution 238.

I consider these capabilities as crucial to the economic well-being of our Nation.

I believe that today's appointment is a major step in fulfilling our responsibility.

You have my support and enthusiastic backing in this.

It is high time.

The problem of waste and fraud in the Federal Government is, as I said in my first speech to the Congress, an unrelenting national scandal.

I know we have the talent and dedication to pursue and apply scientific knowledge to meet our present and future needs.

Thank you for what you're doing.

This is the way to go at it, and you sure do have our backing.

When the National Science Foundation was created in 1950, the United States led all other nations in economic productivity, military power, the sciences, and technology.

You'll need the support of those of us who are here today.

As we look for ways to enhance technological innovation-a key to increase productivity and competitiveness, we remember that the ultimate source of innovation is new knowledge.

Fraud, waste, and abuse disappeared.

We've spoken of this over a period of time—going clear back to the campaign—of fraud, waste, and abuse.

I'm not going to tell you that we need a 25-percent, personal rate reduction across the board for 3 years.

Now, personally I never forget little facts like that, because no one appreciates youth more than I do.